Getting in, out, and around Battambang

How to get in and out of Battambang, rent bicycles or motos, plus our favorite tuk tuk tours.

Getting around town

Battambang’s Psar Nath is the place to go for late night veggies.

Battambang is a walkable city, in that most of the Western-oriented business are centered in the blocks around and to the south of Psar Nath. Pick up a free copy of the Siem Reap Canby guide, they have a small Battambang section with a good map that can help you navigate.

That said, most of the sightseeing is outside of town and you’re best off hiring a tuk tuk for a day or half day. For a tuk tuk driver and guide, prices range between $10 and $15 for a half day and $18 to 25 for a full day. You get what you pay for, and the drivers who speak the best English and act as much as guides as drivers charge on the high end of that scale.

Tuk tuk driver and tour guide Samnang will take care of all of your touring needs.

Samnang is an incredibly friendly tuk tuk driver who speaks excellent English. He’s a skilled tour guide as well as a good driver and can come up with a tour tailored to your interests. For example, foodies can visit the home of a family that makes rice noodles for the popular Cambodian dish num banh chok, see the making of rice wine and rice paper wrappers for spring rolls, learn how local banana chips are made, see the fish market, and visit the local winery. He also does more typical tours of Ek Phnom, Phnom Sampeou, Phnom Banan, etc. Samnang’s tuk tuk is quite large and can comfortably seat four or five people. Prices range from $15 to $25 for a half or full day, depending on the itinerary. He’s very popular, so try and call him a day or so in advance.

T: 097 953 0684

Nicky is another of Battambang’s most popular tuk tuk drivers.

Nicky is another friendly Battambang tour guide who speaks excellent English. He can do half-day or full-day tours to show you the “real Cambodia,” including the gorgeous countryside around Battambang, as well as the most popular local tourist attractions, including the bamboo train, Ek Phnom, Phnom Banan, and Phnom Sampeou. Nicky seems to know everyone in town, so he’s also great for helping organize onward travel (he can get you a deal on a taxi). He charges $15 for a half day and $25 for a full day and can take between one and five passengers. You can find him on Facebook by searching for “Nicky Tuk Tuk Battambang.”

T: 077 714 785
E: nickystours@yahoo.com

Bicycle and moto rentals

You can rent bicycles for $2 per day through Soksabike, which is located in the Kinyei coffeeshop. They also offer a range of different bike tours around the countryside.

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